Privacy Policy

QRBuddy Pro is designed with a privacy-first approach to protect your data and maintain transparency.

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Secure • Private • On-Device Processing

1. Introduction

Welcome to QRBuddy Pro. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how our application handles permissions, data, device access, and user privacy.

QRBuddy Pro is built to minimize data collection and maximize user control.

2. Information We Collect

QRBuddy Pro does not require account creation or personal registration.

No email signup required
No phone number collection
No personal profile creation
No biometric data collection
No contact access
No location tracking

We do not sell user data or share personal information with third-party brokers.

3. Camera Permission

Camera access is required for scanning QR codes and barcodes in real time.

Frames are processed locally on your device
No camera recordings are stored
No live stream is uploaded
No background camera usage

4. Files & Media Access

QRBuddy Pro may request access to files, photos, or media only when initiated by the user.

Import QR images
Save generated QR codes
Export scan history
Share generated content

The app never scans unrelated files or personal media.

5. Scan History & Local Storage

Your scan history, favorites, and generated QR codes are stored locally on your device storage/database.

No cloud synchronization
No external server storage
No remote backup by us

You maintain full ownership and control over your data.

6. Secure Scan Protection

QRBuddy Pro may analyze scanned URLs locally to help identify suspicious or malicious links.

Local heuristic analysis
On-device security checks
Suspicious link warnings
No URL uploads for scanning analysis

Security processing may use technologies such as:

Google ML Kit
Android CameraX
OpenCV

7. Third-Party Services

QRBuddy Pro may use trusted third-party libraries and Android platform services to improve app stability and functionality.

Google Play Services
Google ML Kit
Firebase Crash Reporting (if enabled)

These services may collect limited technical diagnostics such as:

Crash logs
Android version
Device model
Performance statistics

This information is used only to improve application stability and performance.

8. Advertising

QRBuddy Pro currently does not display intrusive third-party advertising or use invasive advertising identifiers.

If advertisements are introduced in future updates, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices to help protect user data and maintain app integrity.

Local processing architecture
Secure Android APIs
Minimal permission usage
No unnecessary network dependency

However, no digital system can guarantee complete security.

10. Children's Privacy

QRBuddy Pro is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. User Rights & Control

You have full control over your local app data.

Clear scan history
Delete generated QR codes
Clear cache
Remove saved content
Uninstall the app anytime

12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

Feature improvements
Security enhancements
Legal compliance changes
Service modifications

Updated versions will always display a revised update date.

13. Contact Information

For questions, feedback, or privacy-related concerns:

Email: welcomebuddy005@gmail.com

Application: QRBuddy Pro